Windows 7 or 8.1

Windows 7

Windows 8.1

MalwareT

Hi, i repaired my laptop and next week i'm beginning my reviews. Hard drive was dead and i bought another (750GB WD ) with no OS installed. Which operating system is good for it? I heard some bad rumors about Windows 8.1 (it's issues), so i wanna hear your opinion.

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Such as? Check that the security software is Windows 8.1 compatible before using, don't use older versions. As others have said, third-party security software doesn't run as smoothly as the built-in Windows Defender counterparts.

What programs will you be using?

If you're concerned about the Modern UI / Metro Apps, you don't have to use them. You can right-click and uninstall them from the Start Screen. You can optionally Boot straight to Desktop, or App list view.

You can still customise the Windows Theme/Desktop with a Theme Patcher, but remember to use Windows 8.1 compatible themes.

MalwareT

Such as? Check that the security software is Windows 8.1 compatible before using, don't use older versions. As others have said, third-party security software doesn't run as smoothly as the built-in Windows Defender counterparts.

What programs will you be using?

If you're concerned about the Modern UI / Metro Apps, you don't have to use them. You can right-click and uninstall them from the Start Screen. You can optionally Boot straight to Desktop, or App list view.

You can still customise the Windows Theme/Desktop with a Theme Patcher, but remember to use Windows 8.1 compatible themes.

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